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J12 LMO

2018 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,987 mi
Last recorded69,987 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 42039,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 LMO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 69,987 miles

"drivetrain fault" message appeared on dashboard after emissions test with a misfire, this did not replicate again - no eml light on dash appeared - recommend investigation/rectification of fault as misfire may result in emissions issue

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slight inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slight inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp unit has slight movement, not to the point of insecure, suspect fixing tab to rear of lamp unit

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 69,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

"drivetrain fault" message appeared on dashboard after emissions test with a misfire, this did not replicate again - no eml light on dash appeared - recommend investigation/rectification of fault as misfire may result in emissions issue

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slight inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" slight inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp unit has slight movement, not to the point of insecure, suspect fixing tab to rear of lamp unit

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 63,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 40,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,248 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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J12 LMO is a 2018 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 39,991 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J12 LMO is a 2018 BMW 420, first registered on 13 December 2018.

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